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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1932
Page
4
The fragment notes Tip Top Stits at 2709 and references a renter's test and mismeasurement. It mentions THOS LEMON, Tatler, and Hamiota, but details are unclear.
A brief note states that drinking water with a pinch of salt and a spoon of Adherixa helps bloating by cleansing the stomach and bowels. The text lists several names or signatures, including BOR, McNaught, Draggiet, Ham jote, and Man.
The third annual Hav ta high school bonspiel was held March 4 and 5 at the local rink. Twenty one rinks competed with improved form. Challenge winners were Gladys Tremaine Hazil Skovinski Everett Beggs Harold Hedley. second Vera Rutherford Joe Brooks Jim Brooks Frank McLean. third Edith Lemon Agnes Fraser Harry White Lorne Caldwell. fourth Margaret Jamieson Mary McBain Ronald Kirk Eddie Hudeon. Consolation winners were Ilet Ralph Josey Edith Middleton Margaret Allshire Jack Coombs. second Louise McBain John Mathbdeon David Hern Elmer Woods. third Irene Woods Peggy Grant Fred Venables Charlie Rattan. fourth Norma Pedlow Walter Whyte Hough Hunter Billy McLaughlin. Grand aggregate: Jack Coombe and partner. Prize: one bag of phosphate fertilizer donated by Mr. H. A. McIntosh. Winners plan to use it on gardens to boost yield.
At the price presentation ceremony held last Friday students received excellent prizes and are already focusing on selecting good players for the 1939 bonepie.
The Orrwood ladies hosted a Pre Social at the Doherty home on Friday March 18. The children's bonspiel drew ten rinks with winners in multiple awards and special prizes to Beatrice Whyte and Helen Quinton. The WI joined Mrs Richardson for an Irish reading and a Club Whist session followed by a St Patrick lunch. A debate under the UPS auspices is planned for Monday at 8 pm.
The Friday event featured a debate on whether the pioneer woman contributed more to national life than today’s woman. The affirmative won with Miss R Cummings Mrs D Emerson and Miss N Creighton backing. the negative included Mr Carruthers Mr Robi King and Geo McConnell. Judges favored the affirmative. The program included musical selections and lunch, followed by a dance.
Village council met with Mayor Moore presiding. Minutes read and adopted. Agreed to pay 25 percent of district nurse car expenses. Declined hospital board proposal paying 1.75 per day for paying patients. 1932 licenses set for drawing teams and trucks. pool rooms and bowling alleys reduced 50 percent. Finance committee recommended payments including utilities, street lights, coal, dog tags, supplies, lumber, and various rates and salaries.
A small group gathers at Mr and Mrs Bert Williams home on Thursday March 3 to bid farewell to Zoe Gutteridge as she departs for Saskatoon. Geof Fraser reads a folding address noting friendship and best wishes from the community. Marion McDougall presents a wardrobe item and Zoe thanks guests. Refreshments follow. Grase and Clover Seed Distribution Policy outlines seed aid for Manitoba farmers with half-price seed from approved varieties.
The Finance Committee report was received and adopted. The See Tresa was instructed to issue cheques in payment of the approved items. The meeting then adjourned.
Payment terms for seed grain from the Dominion Seed Branch at Winnipeg are outlined. Applicants may return the seed sacks and freight or express charges, with seed supplied from the first seed crop in similar quantities. Payment is due upon acceptance or by note payable within two years. For details on application, seed kind, quantity, and price, contact F. H. Squibb, Secretary Hamions Agricultural Society, Hamiota, Man.
The Holstein herd owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Supply Farm Strathmore Alberta won fourteen first prizes and nine seconds at the Washington State Fair Yakima. The Canadian Pacific Railway plans heavy rail studies the 130 pound rail question as engine power increases. The Quebec Festival of French Canadian Folk Song will run October 16 to 18 at Chateau Frontenac with CP Railway organizing concerts and activities.
E W Beatty CP Railway chairman reports a government backed program to fund major rail works across Alberta Saskatchewan Ontario and British Columbia to absorb unemployed labor and aid farmers. Projects include 28 miles on Crossfield line 22 miles to join with Calgary Edmonton and Nipawin Prince Albert 35 miles Medatend to Debden Meadow Lake 20 miles Dunsworth to Rosetown 25 miles Bamlin east and Kettle Valley link with Dog Lake plus ballast work and heavy rail relaying in Ontario and BC. The plan aims to create substantial employment and bolster Western Canada's economy while surveying potential river grade revisions in British Columbia.
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